Key Highlights

  • The AUD 0.014 per-security interim distribution is scheduled to trade ex-dividend on 08-Oct 2026.
  • The payment is 50% franked and is scheduled for 23-Oct-26.
  • At the stated price of AUD 0.625, the current Dividend data indicates a Yield of 2.16% for this distribution.
  • The current dividend timetable lists a 1.4-cent interim dividend, franked at 50%, with an ex-date of 8 October and payment on 23 October.

Clime Capital Ltd (ASX:CAM) is approaching an important income date, with its interim distribution due to trade ex-dividend on 08-Oct 2026. The payment is AUD 0.014 per security, carries 50% franking and is scheduled to reach eligible holders on 23-Oct-26. At the quoted price of AUD 0.625, the current dividend data places the indicated yield at 2.16%. Viewed specifically for CAM, for income-focused investors, the calendar is only one part of the picture: the sustainability of future distributions ultimately depends on the Economics of the underlying listed Investment company.

Clime Capital provides listed exposure to an actively managed Australian Equity portfolio. As with other LICs, Shareholder outcomes depend on portfolio returns, the relationship between share price and NTA, and the company’s capacity to fund distributions.

Clime’s Interim Dividend Moves to Centre Stage

The current dividend timetable lists a 1.4-cent interim dividend, franked at 50%, with an ex-date of 8 October and payment on 23 October. At the stated AUD 0.625 price, the indicated yield for this distribution is 2.16%. For CAM, that makes the coming ex-date relevant for shareholders considering the timing of the interim payment, while the broader investment case still rests on the company’s operating or portfolio performance. For CAM, an ex-dividend date determines entitlement mechanics; it does not by itself indicate whether the next distribution will be higher, lower or unchanged.

A 50% Franking Level Changes the Income Mix

Clime Capital Ltd operates as a listed investment company. For CAM, the income profile therefore needs to be assessed using measures appropriate to that structure rather than the dividend percentage in isolation. Viewed specifically for CAM, for an operating company, those measures can include earnings, margins, Cash Flow and balance-sheet capacity. Viewed specifically for CAM, for an investment company, NTA, portfolio returns, profit reserves and franking balances can be more informative. Viewed specifically for CAM, for a hybrid security, the contractual terms, issuer discretion and regulatory capital conditions become especially important.

NTA and Portfolio Returns Remain Key Measures

Franking is another element of the October payment. The stated 50% franking level affects the tax composition of the distribution for eligible Australian investors, although the value of franking credits depends on individual circumstances. The cash amount remains AUD 0.014 per security. For CAM, investors comparing income opportunities may therefore want to separate the cash yield from any potential tax benefit and avoid treating the two as interchangeable.

What to Watch in Clime’s Next NTA Update

Clime investors can track NTA, portfolio composition, realised gains and the share-price discount or premium to asset backing. The partial franking of this interim payment also makes future franking capacity a relevant part of the income discussion.

For Clime Capital Ltd, the October distribution should also be viewed within the company’s own capital-allocation framework. ASX:CAM holders can use subsequent results to test whether earnings, portfolio returns or security terms continue to support the current income profile. For CAM, the most informative comparison will be between cash generated or realised during the next reporting period and the capital committed to operations, investments or distributions. For CAM, that company-specific balance will matter more to the durability of future payments than the isolated yield attached to the present ex-dividend event.